Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.16.8
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord’s Protection Is Independent
“When there is no rainfall and the citizens are in great danger due to the scarcity of water, this royal Personality of Godhead will be able to supply rains exactly like the heavenly King Indra. Thus he will very easily be able to protect the citizens from drought.”
What the purport teaches
- Indra is responsible for distributing rain. If he failed to perform that duty, Pṛthu could personally supply rain and protect citizens from drought.
- As an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Pṛthu did not depend on Indra’s mercy. His godly powers could counteract a shortage of rain.
- Kṛṣṇa also showed such protecting power in Vṛndāvana. When Indra sent incessant rain, Kṛṣṇa raised Govardhana Hill over the inhabitants like a great umbrella.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering Kṛṣṇa’s protection of the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana under Govardhana Hill.
Ask yourself
What does Pṛthu’s independence from Indra teach me about the Lord’s protecting power?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.